Hernia repair is a surgical procedure to fix a hernia, a bulge or protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. The surgeon pushes the bulging tissue back into place and then reinforces the weakened area with a mesh or other material. Depending on the type and size of the hernia, open or laparoscopic techniques may be used.
Hernia repair is a surgical procedure to fix a hernia, a bulge or protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. The surgeon pushes the bulging tissue back into place and then reinforces the weakened area with a mesh or other material. Depending on the type and size of the hernia, open or laparoscopic techniques may be used.
Hernia repair is a surgical procedure to fix a bulge or weakness in the abdominal wall caused by a hernia. In New Zealand, this treatment is commonly performed using open or laparoscopic techniques.
Waiting times for elective hernia repairs can vary from 3 to 6 months in public hospitals. Private hospitals offer shorter waiting times but come with higher costs.